Unequal Discipline
In California’s women prisons, talking back or talking it through
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Officials implementing gender-informed practices for female inmates say small things can make a big difference.
Unequal Discipline
A small state with big ideas on rehabilitating female prisoners
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In Vermont, officers are trained to institute sanctions in ways that are tailored to women’s needs and behavior.
Unequal Discipline
Women in prison punished more harshly than men around the country
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Female prison inmates are being disciplined at much higher rates than men for lower-level offenses in many states.
Housing
Few Puerto Rican evacuees in Chicago have benefited from FEMA shelter program
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In the wake of Hurricane Maria, critics say poor administration hampered the Transitional Shelter Assistance (TSA) program in Illinois, creating confusion and missed opportunities for survivors looking for housing.
The new treatment center
‘Falling through the cracks’
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Advocates say closing mental health clinics may have left hundreds without help.
Criminal Justice
Young hip-hop artists speak the truth about violence in Chicago
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Project Spitfire helps young Chicagoans tell their stories about surviving the city’s tough streets and building brighter futures.
Criminal Justice
A Chicago youth group continues its slain leader’s fight for safety, housing and health care
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Inspired by the death of 18-year-old co-founder Damian Turner, Fearless Leading by Youth challenges some of Chicago’s most powerful institutions.
Criminal Justice
Trying to survive: Chicago teen keeps his head up even after taking a bullet to the chin
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While Ondelee Perteet’s recovery has been remarkable, the sad story of young people wounded by gunfire has become a very common one in Chicago.
ethnic media
The media melting pot
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A veteran journalist harnesses the power of Chicago’s ethnic media.
Health
Dirty secret
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Pollution from rail yard emissions in the Chicago area plagues the health of nearby residents.